Chapter 13: Opioids Flashcards
1
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A raw plant substance containing morphine and codeine
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Opium
2
Q
A drug derived from opium (e.g., morphine and codeine) or a synthetic drug with opium-like effects (e.g., oxycodone)
A
Opioid
3
Q
The primary active agent in opium
A
Morphine
4
Q
The secondary active agent in opium
A
Codeine
5
Q
Diacetylmorphine , potent derivative of morphine
A
Heroin
6
Q
Drugs that can block the actions of opioids
A
Opioids Antagonists
7
Q
An opioid antagonist
A
Naloxone
8
Q
Morphine-like neurotransmitters found in the brain and adrenals
A
Enkephalins
9
Q
Morphine-like neurotransmitters found in the brain and pituitary gland
A
Endorphins
10
Q
A medication used to suppress or relieve coughing
A
Antitussive
11
Q
A long-lasting synthetic opioid
A
Methadone
